Johnson, 34, is entering his 13th season with the Chiefs. Johnson’s torn Achilles, suffered back in December, was the second of his career. He’s no stranger to the recovery process, so he plans to stay the course in order to return to form in 2017.

“I’m just working my tail off,” Johnson said, via the Kansas City Star. “I’ll go back Texas after we break OTAs, get my body right. That’s the plan. Be ready for camp.”

The Chiefs focused on needs other than inside linebacker during the 2017 draft, meaning the team must believe Johnson should be ready to go by the beginning of the 2017 season. KC did draft Ukeme Eligwe in the fifth round to make the switch to ILB, although he seems to be a project that is years away from starting.

If Johnson gets to play this season, he’ll have the chance to add on to his illustrious — if not hall of fame worthy — career in Kansas City. In his time with the Chiefs, Johnson has amassed 1,080 total tackles, 27.5 sacks, 71 pass deflections, 14 interceptions, four touchdowns and 22 forced fumbles.

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